The Netflix series will reveal the origins of the show’s beloved Queen Charlotte.
Ladies and gentlemen, presenting The Queen. The Bridgerton phenomenon is returning to Netflix, but this time we’re turning back the hands of time.
This spring, as royals and peasants alike await the sophomore season of Bridgerton, fans will get a front row seat to the origin story of one of the Regency-era series’ most beloved characters: Queen Charlotte. The scheming, love-obsessed character is played by Golda Rosheuvel, and is loosely based on the real-life wife of King George III.
The upcoming prequel will center on the teenage years of Queen Charlotte and other familiar socialite characters like Lady Danbury and the Bridgerton matriarch Violet. Although, season 2 of Bridgerton gave fans a quick glimpse into the mysterious love story of Queen Charlotte, the prequel whisks us back to the very start of their romance as the monarch ascends the throne and changes the Bridgerton kingdom as she knows it.
So, without further ado, here are all the royal notes (that we may or may not have obtained from Lady Whistledown herself) about Netflix’s upcoming Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Is There a Trailer for Queen Charlotte?
Netflix released a trailer for the new series, and it looks as dramatic and romantic and steamy as we could hope!
Is Queen Charlotte Based on a Book?
Fans of Bridgerton know that the series is based on novels by Julia Quinn. They might be surprised to find out that this time the new show actually inspired a book. Julia Quinn teamed up with Bridgerton executive producer Shonda Rhimes to write Queen Charlotte. The novel will be released on May 9, making it the perfect companion read for the show.
Who will be in the cast?
Netflix revealed, “While the series will center on the rise and love life of a young Queen Charlotte, it will also tell the stories of young Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.” The prequel will feature some of the current cast, including Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury) and Ruth Gemmell (Lady Violet Bridgerton).
But, of course, since we’re going back in time, there will be some fresh faces in the Bridgerton franchise, including:
India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte
Corey Mylchreest as Young King George
Michelle Fairley as Princess Augusta
Arsema Thomas as Young Agatha Danbury
Connie Jenkins-Greig as Young Violet Ledger
When does it premiere?
Ahead of its anticipated premiere, the show’s Instagram account has given fans several sneak peeks into Queen Charlotte.
The new Bridgerton prequel will be released exclusively on Netflix Thursday, May 4! That gives you plenty of time to revisit the previous steamy seasons to get acclimated with the Ton.
How many episodes will it be?
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story will only be six episodes, so make sure you savor every single royal second.
